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Watch as a 17th Century Portrait Emerges From 200 Years of Discolored Varnish
Art historian, dealer, and BBC television host Philip Mould recently posted a video to his Twitter that reveals a gleaming 17th century painting hiding underneath two centuries of yellowed varnish. The protective finish is applied to protect paintings from wear, but … Continue reading
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Geometric Photos by Noell Oszvald – Faith Is Torment
Wow! That was my reaction to seeing these photos by Budapest-based visual artist Noell Oszvald. I would probably put these images in the category of photo art as they are conceptual in nature but they are also minimal, geometric, and somewhat … Continue reading
Figurative Sculptures Formed From Recycled Cardboard by James Lake
Artist James Lake has used cardboard as his medium of choice for the last 20 years. The-UK based sculptor pieces together multiple layers of the recyclable material with hot glue to create free-standing figural sculptures that are often a reflection … Continue reading
The Wines of Gala: Salvador Dalí’s Surrealist Wine Guide Republished for the First Time in 40 Years
Last published in 1978, The Wines of Gala is Salvador Dalí’s eccentric guide to wine grapes and their origin. Filled with over 140 appropriated artworks and collages collected and created by Dalí, the book is an equally surreal follow-up to … Continue reading
Plant Party: A Greenhouse in Tokyo Bursts Into a Dazzling Light Show When You Touch the Plants Inside | Colossal
An illuminated greenhouse fills Tokyo Midtown’s garden space, encouraging visitors to touch the variety of vegetables that grow inside. The functional plant shelter was created by design studio PARTY for the city’s 2017 Design Touch event, a month-long festival that … Continue reading
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Tagged Art, horticulture, Japan, Life, lightshow, rhythm, science, sculpture, Technology, Urban
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Chandeliers Constructed From Recycled Plastic PET Bottles by Veronika Richterová | Colossal
Czech artist Veronika Richterová (previously) uses the near indestructible nature of plastic PET bottles to her advantage. By snipping, twisting, and heating the drinking vessels, she forms long-lasting sculptures that visually mirror the qualities of glass. This similarity inspired her series of PE … Continue reading
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Computer-Generated Jigsaw Puzzles Based on Geological Forms | Colossal
Massachusetts-based design studio Nervous System writes unique computer programs that aim to imitate processes found in nature. These systems produce housewares and jewelry based on organic forms, creating pieces such as algae-inspired necklaces and 3D printed leaf-shaped lamps. The company recentl … Continue reading
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Geometric Birds and Other Designs Formed From Bright Folded Paper | Colossal
Istanbul-based paper artist Tayfun Tinmaz left a career in modeling to begin producing paper art designs, a practice of geometric-inspired works he collects under the name Paperpan. To produce each piece he first individually folds several dozen colorful triangles. Next, he … Continue reading
Recipes Organized into Component Parts in Food Styling Photos by Mikkel Jul Hvilshøj | Colossal
In a shoot for Nordic cookware brand Eva, Copenhagen-based photographer Mikkel Jul Hvilshøj lets the ingredients speak for themselves. With his flatlay photos on rich matte backgrounds, Hvilshøj creates compositions of raw recipe materials like carrots, star anise, and lemon … Continue reading
An Exquisite Collection of Paper Pop-Ups Designed by Peter Dahmen | Colossal
From commercial packaging to artistic creations fused with geometry, paper designer Peter Dahmen is a true master of the pop-up. This new video titled Most Satisfying Video of Pop-Up Cards is a portfolio of sorts spanning the last several years … Continue reading
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